at a loss
idiom
Pronunciation: æt ə lɔːs
Definition
Feeling confused or uncertain about what to do, say, or think.
Examples
I was at a loss to explain why the machine suddenly stopped working.
She was at a loss when her boss asked for a solution she hadn't prepared.
The team was at a loss as to how they could recover from such a massive financial blow.
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